Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,126, 472,689 and 93,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 315,126, 472,689 and 93,510 is: 140,265
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,126 : 472,689 = 93,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,126/472,689 = 93,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,126x = 472,689 × 93,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,126x = 44,201,148,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,201,148,390/315,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,265
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